What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Bridgestone Americas?
Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.
Position Summary
The Process Engineering position focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex
Responsibilities
Works on process problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals
Designs equipment and processes to ensure most efficient and productive operations.
Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment
Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, and material waste considerations.
Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables and prevents/solves process problems
Supports continuous improvement/automation activities
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
